

D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
Landing thousands of men on the beaches of Normandy, in the face of intense resistance, was the sum of an incredible amount of bravery, ambition and organisation. Despite the successes of D-Day, losses were heavy on land, sea and air. Tell us their stories. (Image © IWM A 23938)


Captain Derek Ivon Llewellyn Gower 165460, 33 Field Regt, Royal Artillery
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lieutenant Gilbert Roy Fazan 129362, Royal Sussex Regiment
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Sergeant David Mills C/50534, 14 Field Regt., Royal Canadian Artillery - 'Service Record'
Second World War
Army
Canadian
D-Day and Invasion of Normandy
BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN WAR CEMETERY, REVIERS
By Bob Harding
Canada

Private Lyall Wright Wotton H/1030, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lieutenant John Lee Bromley 137319, 1st Wing, The Glider Pilot Regiment. A.A.C.
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom
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